Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CD
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Determine signs, symptoms, and risk factors related to depression among people with cancer.
Identify the recommendations for screening for distress and depressive symptoms among people with cancer.
Identify the structure and benefits of an interprofessional team approach to cancer care and recognize at least three interprofessional interventions and how they are used among people with cancer who are experiencing depression.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Understanding Depression in Patients with Cancer
Interprofessional Approach
Recognizing Depression
Symptoms of Depression
Current Clinical Situation
Risk Factors for Patients with Cancer
Current Healthcare Impact
Screening and Standards of Practice
Patient Education
Treatments for Depression
Pharmacological Interventions
Nonpharmacological Interventions
Interprofessional Collaboration
Summary
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Mrs. Johnson
Section 3: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
Instructor: Jennifer Miller, MSN, RN, CMSRN
Jennifer Miller, MSN, RN, CMSRN, clinical nurse, radiation oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, is an experienced oncology nurse currently working full-time in radiation oncology and also pursuing a PhD in nursing science. Her areas of research interest include depression among cancer patients.
Subject Matter Expert: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPh
Johnny received a B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Injectable Medications, and Asthma Therapy Management. At Relias, Johnny serves as a Partner in Behavioral Health Solutions, where duties include serving on Clinical Analytics and Applications Team, developing algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, engineering clinical consultant, SME, writer, and editor. In addition, he has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations, pharmacy manager, APPE Preceptor, and college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council.
Subject Matter Expert: Olive Peart, MS,RT(R)(M)
Olive Peart, MS, RT(R)(M), is a SME Writer with Relias. She is an established author, radiographer and educator with years of experience as a radiologic technology program director. She has authored several radiology and mammography related textbooks. She also volunteers with RAD-AID international and served as a program manager with the Asha Jyoti: Women's Healthcare Mobile Outreach Programme, Chandigarh, India and currently serves as RAD-AID's Chief Mammography Technologist for the RAD-AID USA Women's Health Initiative.
Subject Matter Expert: Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND
Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CDCES, FAND is a SME Writer focused on topics related to food, nutrition & dietetics for Relias. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and has been a certified diabetes educator since 2003. Ms. Stefanski earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and a master's degree in Adult Education with a special focus on distance learning. She was an adjunct instructor in the Stabler Department of Nursing at York College of Pennsylvania for 13 years. Stefanski is the owner of Stefanski Nutrition Services where she specializes in pediatric nutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues and sports nutrition. Stefanski serves as national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Writer: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 20 years of acute care experience in nursing. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, the medical-surgical division, and as a nurse educator. She has mentored nurses in renal and oncology specialties. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica is passionate about professional nursing standards and fostering an environment of continuous lifelong learning as an instrument to improve patient care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Level I level Dietitians; Nurses; Physicians; Radiologic Technologists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.